tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post6304390293375966385..comments2024-03-12T10:31:11.815-07:00Comments on The Ward-O-Matic: LatelyWard Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-12801847538555034862008-08-22T14:20:00.000-07:002008-08-22T14:20:00.000-07:00I just took 2 intensive Flash classes (a grand tot...I just took 2 intensive Flash classes (a grand total of 7 non-consecutive days) and learned a lot. My instructor recommended this book (http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=032150898X) which was very straightforward and helpful!k bonamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736040750847508302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-49297798855293090792008-08-11T18:45:00.000-07:002008-08-11T18:45:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comment, Ward. I'm sure you'll pick...Thanks for the comment, Ward. I'm sure you'll pick up Flash in no time. Seems to me that program is absolutely necessary for 2D animators these days. Hope to see you in the near future. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, and nice patterns on that lounging guy.this just inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579029616362571029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-74259836682314215692008-08-10T05:35:00.000-07:002008-08-10T05:35:00.000-07:00Hey, just found your blog by chance, so I thought ...Hey, just found your blog by chance, so I thought I'd drop in a few words of support :) First, your drawing style is great, well defined, and just perfect to be animated in Flash! I hope you'll get some good news in Ottawa...although, I'm afraid that "upgrading your computer skills" is a must! I've been a freelancer for 12 years now, I like it very much...it's not always easy,but I wouldn't have it any other way. Don't worry, artists learn fast, and you'd probably pick up Flash in a very short time...good luck with everything!:D<BR/>I used to work for a studio called Funbag, Ottawa...I think they're not around any more.Bojanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415281908183351685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-30315700875880491742008-08-07T20:37:00.000-07:002008-08-07T20:37:00.000-07:00"3). I'm a traditional animator -- can't do Flash"...<I>"3). I'm a traditional animator -- can't do Flash"</I><BR/><BR/>YES , you can. <BR/><BR/>Get familiar with Flash. Use it like a digital drawing board . It's just an animation disc and paper except it's accessed digitally through your Wacom tablet .<BR/><BR/>Although , I guarantee you that you'll love <A HREF="http://paperless-animation.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">TVP Animation</A> if you try it compared to Flash.<BR/><BR/>If vectors are needed for small file sizes in the final color images then use <A HREF="http://paperless-animation.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">TVP Animation</A> to rough and clean-up your animation, then vectorize the line drawing art and take it into Flash for coloring .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-11827457597486813222008-08-07T14:01:00.000-07:002008-08-07T14:01:00.000-07:00Hey there Mr. O-Matic,Everything I came in here to...Hey there Mr. O-Matic,<BR/><BR/>Everything I came in here to say has already been thoroughly covered; mainly 'you will learn flash quickly' and 'praying for you' but I just wanted to chime in as another supporter.<BR/><BR/>It's funny how as soon as I hit a wall I catch myself thinking "well, I guess this is where the blessings stop. I've had more than my share in this incredible life, but they finally ran out." Next thing I know I'm standing in a typhoon of God's bounty (in spite of who I am).<BR/><BR/>I have zero doubt that your next chapter will be one of the best of your entire life.Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-5566237099244729402008-08-07T10:51:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:51:00.000-07:00Hey Ward!I hope everything works out with your wor...Hey Ward!<BR/><BR/>I hope everything works out with your work. <BR/><BR/>There are tons of online tutorials on the web to learn flash. No doubt I guy like yourself could learn flash in a day.<BR/><BR/>Take care! -HeathHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046793621760123774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-13370409757808537792008-08-06T20:07:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:07:00.000-07:00Life sure has changed over the last eight years in...Life sure has changed over the last eight years in the animation world.I know the deal.Im going through it to.<BR/>Dont worry youll land on your feet.<BR/>Good luck in ottawa.Tony DiStefanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588896772423838537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-21875213999022923712008-08-06T16:58:00.000-07:002008-08-06T16:58:00.000-07:00LinkedIn friend,first time comment..Though I have ...LinkedIn friend,<BR/>first time comment..<BR/><BR/>Though I have a job now,<BR/>I am searching new jobs, too.<BR/>And I feel exact same.<BR/><BR/>We have much commons.<BR/>I am living in Portland, too.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/> Junjunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05242675495194477764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-12040095356683605472008-08-06T09:43:00.000-07:002008-08-06T09:43:00.000-07:00Duuuude... whens the show gonna be? Thats so cool!...Duuuude... whens the show gonna be? Thats so cool!!<BR/>Miss you buddy!! Its all not the same and stuff...<BR/><BR/>--E<BR/><BR/>PS- Flash not so hard... Even dummy like me can do! Sorta...Ewichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351851867915317326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-26814295156233872042008-08-06T06:34:00.000-07:002008-08-06T06:34:00.000-07:00Hey Ward, good luck with everything, I feel I can ...Hey Ward, good luck with everything, I feel I can identify with you right now as I'm going through a lot of the same things and feelings. Although it's difficult, it's good to know you're not the only well-meaning person who's currently struggling. I don't know you, but you seem to be a very talented, standup and sincere person. Hang in there (easier said than done). If I see any opportunities out there that seem to suit you, I'll try to send them your way. Best of luck and take care!B Beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466448903616923741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-39914359971484953132008-08-05T09:46:00.000-07:002008-08-05T09:46:00.000-07:00learning flash is easy...arse about with it for a ...learning flash is easy...arse about with it for a while and it will come... same with the others... obvious problem is shelling out for the software.<BR/>good luckMickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759513040836089014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-35456686063994337922008-08-04T19:49:00.000-07:002008-08-04T19:49:00.000-07:00Hoping for the best for you and the family. About ...Hoping for the best for you and the family. About to join you in unemployed land!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-58805044207336508802008-08-04T11:03:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:03:00.000-07:00Your snazzy illustration made me wanna lay around ...Your snazzy illustration made me wanna lay around in a hammock smoking a pipe! Remember baby, Jackie Gleason said it best: "We have the capacity for infinite creativity...we partake of the power of the Spirit, the infinite Godhead that creates the cosmos."Robert Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216484801391073449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-65597070638375600512008-08-03T22:09:00.000-07:002008-08-03T22:09:00.000-07:00I'm thinking good thoughts for you guys & ...I'm thinking good thoughts for you guys & your job search... <BR/><BR/>JessicaJessica Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851793499208069025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-29599589506808112272008-08-03T21:20:00.000-07:002008-08-03T21:20:00.000-07:00just wanted to let you guys know you are in my pra...just wanted to let you guys know you are in my prayers! i am sure it's all going to work out great.meridithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908142105118039918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-65986107544891926742008-08-03T18:46:00.000-07:002008-08-03T18:46:00.000-07:00If you don't want to waste to much time doing web ...If you don't want to waste to much time doing web design, you should check out this site: http://www.squarespace.com/<BR/><BR/>Just watch the video and be amazed. Good luck!Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08179440022386770459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-57755874930714465862008-08-03T14:22:00.000-07:002008-08-03T14:22:00.000-07:00Good luck with everything Ward! Freelancing can be...Good luck with everything Ward! Freelancing can be tough at times, but for some of us it's the only way to go. Either way I know your talent will win out in the end any things will work out. <BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>GlenGlen Mullalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673128711637788438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-86292014735317667492008-08-03T10:06:00.000-07:002008-08-03T10:06:00.000-07:00So, my guess is that I should have no problem lear...So, my guess is that I should have no problem learning Flash, huh? I never had the patience to learn it back when I was directing. But you know, you guys are right -- I have no excuse for not diving into it now. Thanks for the words of encouragement, peeps. Always needed. <BR/><BR/>Still working on getting a roommate at Ottawa. Any takers? I'll be there from Thursday to Sunday.Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-40951852628337693502008-08-03T09:46:00.000-07:002008-08-03T09:46:00.000-07:00I guess others have said it, but I will chime in t...I guess others have said it, but I will chime in too: If you understand the principles of animation and design, Flash is like picking up a new type of pencil. At its most basic it is simply a flip book program - there is a timeline and you draw on each frame and you play it back. It can get more complicated from there, but I would say it's definitely worth learning. I learned the basics of the program in a couple days.<BR/><BR/>Have fun at Ottawa, wish I could make it this year. Also, for future reference, ComicCon is a great place for networking and showing off portfolios. (And to some degree APE [alternative press expo] in San Francisco, which is this fall.)Bill Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559832218267916942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-79106249878885359572008-08-03T02:42:00.000-07:002008-08-03T02:42:00.000-07:00hey bro.three things:1} we are praying for you. i ...hey bro.<BR/>three things:<BR/>1} we are praying for you. i know how you feel.<BR/>2} i need to skype call u soon man.<BR/>3} say hello to andrea for me... postcards?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-63061096647743154642008-08-03T00:02:00.000-07:002008-08-03T00:02:00.000-07:00I'm learning flash now- like you, no maya skills, ...I'm learning flash now- like you, no maya skills, meager after effects, but love,love to draw. flash is actually giving me a ton of freedom.<BR/>Very best wishes on the job search!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130792724338698922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-17301624655162070342008-08-02T23:36:00.000-07:002008-08-02T23:36:00.000-07:00Funny that Adam Phillips was mentioned here....I j...Funny that Adam Phillips was mentioned here....I just recently discovered his work and praised him on my blog too, just today in fact! <BR/><BR/>Check it out Ward...there's some stuff there that's 'traditionally animated' but drawn in Flash. Very inspiring! <BR/> <BR/>Glad to hear you're making it to Ottawa. :)Ken A. Priebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205082787975327741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-57922029309820006172008-08-02T21:42:00.000-07:002008-08-02T21:42:00.000-07:00Ward,If I can learn Flash then you'll be able to n...Ward,<BR/><BR/>If I can learn Flash then you'll be able to no problemo.<BR/><BR/>A good resource is http://www.lynda.com<BR/><BR/>A good Flash developers community in PDX is: http://www.gotoandplay.net/<BR/><BR/>Check out Robert Lewis out of PDX, his place does a lot of Flash Animation: http://www.fashionbuddha.com/<BR/><BR/>VonVonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675305828572935917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-9041241896546889492008-08-02T21:02:00.000-07:002008-08-02T21:02:00.000-07:00Dude. Your style is such a natural fit for Flash ...Dude. Your style is such a natural fit for Flash animation! You'd be doing the world a favor by putting some of that Wardomatic goodness out there. If learning Flash would also make you more hireable as a freelancer... I say do it!Cassidy Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556182038887249242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-77493121936109336132008-08-02T14:46:00.000-07:002008-08-02T14:46:00.000-07:00Flash is SO not hard. I haven't done any of it in ...Flash is SO not hard. I haven't done any of it in a while, but when we get together for our lunch (IF we do ;p), I'll bring my flash instruction notes, written by the great Adam Phillips (guy I learned from and creator of Bitey of Brackenwood).Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473418508367505543noreply@blogger.com